The directrix of the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{9} - \frac{y^2}{4} = 1$ is:

  • A
    $x = 9/\sqrt{13}$
  • B
    $y = 9/\sqrt{13}$
  • C
    $x = 6/\sqrt{13}$
  • D
    $y = 6/\sqrt{13}$

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